But if the newer versions can't play Prores, then we are stuck. (unless of course the Prores problem can be addressed in VLC - but that's a different thread )
One of my artists (Kraig) had Admin privileges removed and the update problem stopped for him. (at least for now) This is from my IT Department: No idea, but check with that developer on the forum and see if he thinks it could be as simple as Having Admin vs Not Having Admin If Kraig being an admin ...
I've searched high and low. I've tweaked my prefs for the only "update" feature people seem to talk about (which is only for a notifier). I've set up firewalls to prevent VLC from downloading anything - yet somehow the application continues to update - all on it's own without my permission...